It’s been called “Wisconsin’s Stonehenge” – it is a must-see! No photos or
descriptions do it justice! This place is unique in all the world. It has been said that
Kinstone features the largest privately owned stone circle in the world. This has not
been confirmed, but it must be close! There are literal tons and tons of granite
boulders, standing stones and sculptures. Come to enjoy the beauty of the space, see
the gardens and natural buildings, find a spot for quiet contemplation and re-
connect to nature, or take a circuitous walk around to visit the stones and
structures.
Kinstone is located in rural Fountain City just off County Road M on Cole Bluff Lane.
It is a contemplative, park-like place with spectacular views and intriguing
sculptures and structures. This 30-acre bluff-top property has over 110 standing
stones including three stone circles, megalithic dolmen, classic 7-circuit labyrinth,
thatched cordwood chapel, dry-stack stone sculpture, natural buildings,
permaculture gardens, and more. There are several alignments of interest at
Summer and Winter Solstice and the Equinoxes. Kinstone has an Education Center
where many courses and workshops are hosted that focus on topics for a healthy
body, mind and spirit. Topics like artistic expression, creativity, spirituality, yoga,
food preservation, holistic health, permaculture, sustainable living and more. Come
to be inspired to regenerate, relearn and revive.
Visiting: Expect to spend a couple of hours wandering a wonderland that seems as
if it is from another time and place. Please bring nothing with you except a camera &
notebook and leave nothing behind except your footprints light upon the earth.
Every time you visit, please stop to read the message boards on our Information
Kiosks located in the parking areas for information on what to do upon arrival,
parking, newsy updates, upcoming events, and to pay your entrance fee. Please stop
in the Education Center (when it’s open!) to sign in and leave comments to let us
know who you are and where you are from! If you wish to have a guided experience,
that can be arranged with advance notice.
Bring your water bottle, sunblock for sunny days, dress for the weather (sun hat,
rain coat, umbrella, etc), wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to walk rough and
sometimes steep terrain. Find more details and directions on our website.
Hours: May 1 through October 31; DAILY 10am to 6pm (Closed in Winter)
All other times are by prior special arrangement!
Cost: Self-guided Visit: suggested donation $5/adult $2/youth
Guided Tours and Field Trips: see our website for cost and details
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 608-687-3332
Website: http://www.kinstonecircle.com/
Address:
Kinstone
S3439 Cole Bluff Lane
Fountain City, WI 54629
For more information about Kinstone or the Kinstone Education Center, please visit our website at http://www.kinstonecircle.com/.
Friday Night Racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway!
MTS Kids Club:
- Fun Bus
- Candy Bar BINGO
- Theme Nights
- Kids Zone with swings, slides and more!
Good Food and Great Racing!
Doors open at 5pm, Slingshots at 6pm, and all other classes at 7pm. $12 Adult, $10 Senior, Kids under 18 and college students FREE
Barefoot Landing is temporarily closed while we take a moment for family. Please stay tuned for reopening dates.
Learn how to make REALLY good bread! Come and learn the lost art of artisanal bread baking with Earl and Rosemary Binkley at Barefoot Landing Breads. Classes are available daily from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with reservations.
Barefoot Landing Breads is a hands-on bread and pie baking school. We teach classes out of our yellow cottage, perched high on the hillside above the beautiful Mississippi River village of Fountain City, WI. Our baking room provides a cozy learning environment, with room for 2 to 5 students at a time. Personal attention is guaranteed.
Friday Night Racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway!
MTS Kids Club:
- Fun Bus
- Candy Bar BINGO
- Theme Nights
- Kids Zone with swings, slides and more!
Good Food and Great Racing!
Doors open at 5pm, Slingshots at 6pm, and all other classes at 7pm. $12 Adult, $10 Senior, Kids under 18 and college students FREE
Located at 7 S Main St in Fountain City, WI. We are open from Memorial Day to October 1st, on Fridays, from 1:00 – 4:00pm and anytime by appointment. To make arrangements call Ann, John or Sandy. We are happy to accommodate any individuals, families, and groups throughout the year by appointment.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm at the Museum. Anyone interested in the history of Fountain City and its area is welcome to join us.
Donations of items from the past pertaining to the Fountain City Area are always greatly appreciated. We are looking for old atlas, post cards, advertising and high school year books. Old pictures are also appreciated. We can scan pictures and return them to you if you do not want to donate to the society at this time. Also, if someone in your family has compiled and printed a family history, we would be happy to include a copy in our archives.
Donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated as well. Membership fees help us to continue as a group to maintain our museum and the history of Fountain City. You can become a member anytime. Memberships also make a great gift. You might also want to consider including us in your will or estate planning.
As part of our fund raising we also sell Limited Edition Calendars, t-shirts, postcards, books of area history, note cards, prints of old area buildings and much more. Stop in to purchase or contact us to arrange pick up.
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ELMER’S MUSEUM |
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2018 SCHEDULE
Elmer’s Museum is open
from 9am to 5pm on the following dates.
May 12 & 13Welcome to another exciting season!SPECIAL~~ Discount for moms on Mother’s Day.May 26, 27, & 28Come and see the unbelievable collection of automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles,dolls, 1000’s of toys, pedal tractors, pedal cars & airplanes, antique tools, signs, and more.June 9 & 10Plan a get-together at the museum with friends or family. We have picnic tables and shade. Bring your lunch, visit and enjoy the view.June 23 & 24SPECIAL~~ Celebrate Father’s Day a week late! Bring Dad! Discount for him on the 24th.July 4SPECIAL ~~ Vintage tractors on display. See tractors from the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s and more.Visit with the owners of these great machines. Celebrate the 4th with us. If you are or were a farmer or are just a “farmer at heart ” you will enjoy the day.July 7 & 8“WISCONSIN’S BEST KEPT SECRET!”The Vintage Tractor Display continues! Dont miss the good times!JULY 21 & 22Stay the weekend in Fountain City. We have some of the most unique places to stayand finest dining establisments in the country. Campers – there are several excellent camping grounds near Fountain City.Aug 4 & 5The summer is almost done. Come and visit us now. Stay the whole day.Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the most spectacular view.Aug 18 & 19SPECIAL ~~ Welcome all Scouts. Discounts for all scouts and leaders. Plan a get-together at the museum. Picnic tables and shade is available.Sept 1, 2, & 3SPECIAL~~ Back by popular demand! Blue Grass music by ‘CEDAR VALLEY’ beginning at 1:00 pm on Monday, Sept 4. Bring your own lawn chairs if you like. The music is great rain or shine.Also visit the Lion’s Club Farm Fest for good food, music and fun on Saturday and Sunday.Sept 15 & 16SPECIAL~~ Vintage race cars on display. Visit with some of the local “OLDER” and “NEWER” drivers. A fun day ! Memories are shared by all. See the #8 Monte Carlo race car previously driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.Sept 29 & 30Enjoy the beauty of the spectacular autumn colors seen high above the Mississippi River Valley. This is one of the most spectacular views along the river as well as the highest spot along the Mighty Mississippi river.Oct 13 & 14Senior Citizens are special! Free refreshments for you on this weekend!Oct 20 & 21This is our last weekend of the season. Thanks for a great year! See you in 2019! |
Friday Night Racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway!
MTS Kids Club:
- Fun Bus
- Candy Bar BINGO
- Theme Nights
- Kids Zone with swings, slides and more!
Good Food and Great Racing!
Doors open at 5pm, Slingshots at 6pm, and all other classes at 7pm. $12 Adult, $10 Senior, Kids under 18 and college students FREE
Friday Night Racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway!
MTS Kids Club:
- Fun Bus
- Candy Bar BINGO
- Theme Nights
- Kids Zone with swings, slides and more!
Good Food and Great Racing!
Doors open at 5pm, Slingshots at 6pm, and all other classes at 7pm. $12 Adult, $10 Senior, Kids under 18 and college students FREE
Friday Night Racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway!
MTS Kids Club:
- Fun Bus
- Candy Bar BINGO
- Theme Nights
- Kids Zone with swings, slides and more!
Good Food and Great Racing!
Doors open at 5pm, Slingshots at 6pm, and all other classes at 7pm. $12 Adult, $10 Senior, Kids under 18 and college students FREE
Friday Night Racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway!
MTS Kids Club:
- Fun Bus
- Candy Bar BINGO
- Theme Nights
- Kids Zone with swings, slides and more!
Good Food and Great Racing!
Doors open at 5pm, Slingshots at 6pm, and all other classes at 7pm. $12 Adult, $10 Senior, Kids under 18 and college students FREE
